1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
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Description
The 1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1946 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1740 DMR-053 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die gouges over UST of TRUST – MDS Reverse is LISTED as DDR-001 – MDS Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail). Reverse is LISTED as DDR-001.
Die Markers
- UVC-1740
- DMR-053
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die gouges over UST of TRUST – MDS
- Reverse is LISTED as DDR-001 – MDS
- Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse
- Stage C:
- Obverse and Reverse are LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by James Wiles
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail). Reverse is LISTED as DDR-001.